Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science, topic 6
Plant nutrition
Plants make their own food by photosynthesis, using carbon dioxide, water and energy from light. This topic covers the equation, the role of chlorophyll, what limits the rate, how to investigate photosynthesis and how the leaf is adapted for it.
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- 1Photosynthesis Spec B6.1The photosynthesis equations, the role of chlorophyll, the starch test investigations, limiting factors and the hydrogencarbonate indicator practical.NotesQuestions 5Flashcards 12
- 2Leaf structure Spec B6.2How the structures of a dicotyledonous leaf are adapted for photosynthesis.NotesQuestions 2Flashcards 2
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